Ultimate Green Safari, 13 Nights

Zambia and Malawi Safari Map

2 nights Tongabezi, 2 nights Ila Safari Lodge, 3 nights Chisa Busanga Camp, 3 nights Shawa Luangwa Camp & 3 nights Kaya Mawa.

EXPECT

Riverside luxury upstream of Victoria Falls, a classic bush safari experience in the emerald wilderness of Kafue, Busanga Plains and South Luangwa, and barefoot island living in Lake Malawi.

Ila Safari Lodge, Kafue, Zambia
Walking safari - Chisa Busanga Camp, Busanga Plains, Zambia
Snorkeling - Kaya Mawa, Lake Malawi

Day 1 - 2 2 nights at Tongabezi, Victoria Falls, Zambia
Day 3 - 4 2 nights at Ila Safari Lodge, Kafue, Zambia
Day 5 - 7 3 nights at Chisa Busanga Camp, Busanga Plains, Zambia
Day 8 - 10 3 nights at Shawa Luangwa Camp, South Luangwa, Zambia
Day 11 - 13 3 nights at Kaya Mawa, Lake Malawi

Itinerary

Day 1 - 2:

2 nights at Tongabezi, Victoria Falls, Zambia

WELCOME TO TONGABEZI

This award winning eco-lodge in Zambia leans into the tranquillity of its hidden location on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Combine romance and luxury with a hint of adventure as you relax just 12km upstream of Victoria Falls. Our joyous team welcome guests to a selection of Houses and Cottages, each embellished with interiors lovingly chosen from around Africa. Immerse yourself in nature and experience unique dining and river activities.

The Bird House - Tongabezi, Victoria Falls, Zambia
Tongabezi

Day 3 - 4:

2 nights at Ila Safari Lodge, Kafue, Zambia

WELCOME TO ILA SAFARI LODGE

As a luxury tented lodge sensitive to the pristine ecosystem of Kafue National Park, Ila Safari Lodge is intimately woven into the stillness of its place on the Kafue River.

From environmentally friendly, locally sourced building materials and solar-powered electricity to development of Zambia’s first electric game drive vehicle, Ila is a truly environmentally conscious safari experience. Yet it still manages to effortlessly infuse modern African style, elegance and comfort to make this your unique bush retreat in the heart of Kafue.

Luxury tent - Ila Safari Lodge, Kafue, Zambia
Safari lunch - Ila Safari Lodge, Kafue, Zambia
Ila Safari Lodge

Day 5 - 7:

3 nights at Chisa Busanga Camp, Busanga Plains, Zambia

WELCOME TO CHISA BUSANGA CAMP

After falling in love with the Busanga Plains, we built Chisa Busanga Camp to mimic its surrounds through beautiful architecture and environmentally conscious design.

Chisa is the Nyanja word for ‘birds nest’, and the rooms were inspired by the weaver bird nests that decorate the trees here. Sitting on a small tree-lined island, the camp uses only solar power as do the game drive vehicle and bicycles used to explore the watery dambos beyond.

Birds nest - Chisa Busanga Camp, Busanga Plains, Zambia
Cycling - Chisa Busanga Camp, Busanga Plains, Zambia
Walking safari - Chisa Busanga Camp, Busanga Plains, Zambia
Chisa Busanga Camp

Day 8 - 10:

3 nights at Shawa Luangwa Camp, South Luangwa, Zambia

WELCOME TO SHAWA LUANGWA CAMP

Our partnership with legendary guide, Jacob Shawa, not only inspired the name of Shawa Luangwa Camp; it created the foundation for us to bring Silent Safaris to the South Luangwa.

Like us, Jacob fell in love with the Zambian wilderness many years ago and has been deeply connected to it ever since. The spot where Shawa Luangwa sits overlooking the Luangwa River was handpicked by Jacob and is one of the park’s most untouched areas.

Shawa Luangwa Camp, South Luangwa, Zambia
Tent interior - Shawa Luangwa Camp, South Luangwa, Zambia
Bird watching - Shawa Luangwa Camp, South Luangwa, Zambia
Shawa Luangwa Camp

Day 11 - 13:

3 nights at Kaya Mawa, Lake Malawi

WELCOME TO KAYA MAWA

On the white sandy beaches of Likoma Island sits Kaya Mawa, a boutique lodge that welcomes honeymooners, families and friends for an indulgently carefree getaway.

Meaning ‘maybe tomorrow’ in Chichewa/Nyanja, the ethos of Kaya Mawa is in its name. Relaxed lakeside living is woven into the style, luxury and comfort of its Houses and Rooms. Dinner by starlight, massage therapy at our spa, and snorkelling in turquoise waters – it’s just another blissful day at Kaya.

Built by local hands and as Malawi’s first resort run solely on renewable-energy, Kaya Mawa is firmly grounded in sustainability, community empowerment and ethical trade.

Kaya Mawa, Lake Malawi
Bedroom - Kaya Mawa, Lake Malawi
Dinner by the beach - Kaya Mawa, Lake Malawi
Kaya Mawa

Day 1 - 2:

Tongabezi,
Victoria Falls

 

Day 3 - 4:

Ila Safari Lodge,
Kafue

 

Day 5 - 7:

Chisa Busanga Camp,
Busanga Plains

 

Day 8 - 10:

Shawa Luangwa Camp,
South Luangwa

 

Day 11 - 13:

Kaya Mawa,
Lake Malawi